Cardivas 25mg

Warning

Side effects of Carvedilol

Cardivas is a safe-to-use medication if prescribed by your doctor, but at times it might show some side effects. Some commonly observed side effects of Cardivas 25 mg tablets are:

• Dizziness and Headache
• Difficulty in breathing
• Weight gain/ Swelling of ankles or feet
• Increased sweating
• Diarrhea
• Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Cough
• Low Blood Pressure
• Increased blood sugar levels

Interactions

Do not consume Carvedilol 25 mg with certain medicines, health conditions, and food items, as it may cause negative effects.

Drug Interaction

Cardivas 25 mg tablets can interact with some drugs, including –

• Pain killers 
• Calcium channel blockers
• Water pills
• Thyroid medicines

Disease Interactions

It is advisable to avoid taking Cardivas 25 Tablets if you suffer from any of the following conditions:

• Bronchitis
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath)
• Severe Liver disease
• Pheochromocytoma 
• Heart block
• Sick sinus syndrome 

Food Interactions

It is common to see Cardivas 25 react with some food items. It is, therefore, advisable to avoid the following things:

• Grapefruit and grapefruit products
• Potassium-rich food
• Excessive intake of table salt
• Calcium-rich food
• Magnesium-rich food

Precautions

There are certain precautions that you need to keep in mind while on Cardivas 25 tablet:

• Missed Dose: In case you have missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for you to take the next dose, skip the missed one and continue with the prescribed schedule
• Overdose: Consult your doctor immediately in case you overdose on Cardivas
• Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to Carvedilol
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not consider these medicines
• Cardivas 25 mg is not to be used in children under 18 years of age
• Do not drive or operate heavy machinery since the medication can cause dizziness and hamper your alertness
• Doctors advise patients with High BP to exercise regularly, maintain optimum BMI, and reduce the amount of salt they consume
• Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol
• Take this medication cautiously if you have conditions such as slow heartbeat, Respiratory problems, Thyroid problems, Kidney conditions, or Raynaud’s syndrome

Storage

Store the tablets in a clean and dry place, below the temperature of 30°C.